These elected officials from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ready to welcome Afghan refugees

These elected officials from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ready to welcome Afghan refugees

As evacuations continue in Kabul, several mayors in the region are speaking out in favor of welcoming Afghan refugees after the Taliban return to power. Evacuation operations are increasing at Kaboul. Since Sunday and the takeover of taliban, tens of thousands of people tried to flee theAfghanistan. This Wednesday, a second Air Force plane landed … Read more

The history of Expo ’67 – Cultural outings

The history of Expo ’67 – Cultural outings

In 1967, the city of Montreal hosted the most popular Universal Exhibition of the 20th century: more than 50 million visitors came to the artificial islands built for this occasion! Expo ’67, under the theme Terre des Hommes, was a huge success. More than 50 years later, some of its pavilions are still in operation … Read more

Why the refugee experiences are similar today and after the Second World War

Why the refugee experiences are similar today and after the Second World War

Not only does the Bible tell of the exodus and exile. Stories of flight and displacement exist in many languages, cultures and religions. People all over the world have had the experience of losing their home. – The 20th century with the two world wars marks a sad climax in this narrative of violence and … Read more

“It’s difficult for us too, let’s help refugees? If we have enough time, let’s share” Woosung Jung, remarks on his beliefs

“It’s difficult for us too, let’s help refugees? If we have enough time, let’s share”  Woosung Jung, remarks on his beliefs

Actor Jung Woo-sung expressed his conviction that he should help refugees. In KBS 1TV’s’Reporter Report The World Is Now’ broadcasted on the 26th, Jung Woo-sung, who has been working as an honorary ambassador and goodwill ambassador for the past 7 years at UNHCR’s 70th anniversary, appeared along with James Lynch, CEO of UNHCR Korea. Jung … Read more

Florida: Dangerous fugitive could be sheltering here

Florida: Dangerous fugitive could be sheltering here

“Praefke, who is 6.3 tall and weighs about 220 pounds, is a redhead with green eyes, has acne marks on his chin and neck and a one-inch scar on his left shoulder blade,” the report describes. Investigators believe the fugitive is using a false identity. In the past he has been known as James Walter … Read more